Global Future Council on the Future of Technology Policy
Global Future Council on the Future of Technology Policy
Council mission and objectives
To seize the benefits of rapid technological progress, while managing its risks, it is essential to foster responsible technology governance and regulation, advance the digital transformation of sectors and industries, and promote tech-enabled solutions to serve people and the planet. How can policies, regulations and institutions be transformed to scale technologies responsibly?
Co-Chairs
Aaron Maniam, Deputy Secretary for Industry and Information, Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) of Singapore
Beena Ammanath, Executive Director, Deloitte AI Institute, Deloitte
Council Managers
Loren Newman, Engagement Lead, C4IR Government Affairs, World Economic Forum
Rebecca King, Engagement Lead, C4IR Government Affairs, World Economic Forum
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